When You Say Nothing at All
Charice Lyrics


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Baby how ya doin?
Are you ready to do this?
Let's go!

It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart

Without saying a word you can light up the dark
Try as I may I could never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing, baby

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all

All day long I can hear people talking out loud (out loud baby)
But when you hold me near you drown out the crowd
(You drown out the crowd)
Try as they may they can never define
What's been said between your heart and mine

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall yeah, yeah
You say it best when you say nothing at all
Oooh, mmmm,
The smile on your face babe, oooh, oh, mmm, mmm
Mmm, mmm, ooooh, ohhh

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me




The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all

Overall Meaning

The song "When You Say Nothing at All" by Charice is a profound love song that speaks about the power of nonverbal communication. The song begins with a catchy beat and Charice's upbeat voice, which invites the listener to join in on the journey of the song. The lyrics depict how the person Charice is singing about has the ability to speak right to her heart without saying a single word. It's amazing how their nonverbal gestures can light up the darkness within her.


Charice goes on to explain how this person's smile lets her know that she is needed and wanted. There is a truth in their eyes that reassures her that they will never leave her. The touch of their hand tells her that they will catch her if ever she falls. All of these nonverbal expressions show how this person speaks volumes without saying anything at all. In the end, it's their ability to say nothing at all that allows them to communicate their love for Charice.


Overall, the song is a beautiful ode to the power of nonverbal communication in a relationship. It showcases how sometimes an action or a look can speak louder than words. It also highlights the importance of paying attention to those nonverbal expressions and understanding their significance in a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby how ya doin?
Charice is asking her lover how they are doing.


Are you ready to do this?
Charice is asking her lover if they are ready to take this journey together.


Let's go!
Charice is urging her lover to start this journey together.


It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Charice is marveling at how her lover can convey their emotions directly to her heart.


Without saying a word you can light up the dark
Charice is acknowledging that her lover's presence can make everything seem brighter even without them saying anything.


Try as I may I could never explain
Charice admits that she herself cannot explain how her lover's unspoken words have such an impact on her.


What I hear when you don't say a thing, baby
Charice is emphasizing that even in silence, her lover is still communicating with her.


The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
Charice is recognizing that her lover's smile shows that they want and need her.


There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
Charice sees the sincerity in her lover's eyes, showing that they will always stay by her side.


The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
Charice feels reassured by her lover's touch, knowing that they will be there for her no matter what.


You say it best when you say nothing at all
Charice believes that her lover's presence and actions can speak louder than words.


All day long I can hear people talking out loud (out loud baby)
Charice hears people talking all day long but she is able to forget it all when she is with her lover.


But when you hold me near you drown out the crowd (You drown out the crowd)
Charice feels like her lover's embrace drowns out all the noise around her.


Try as they may they can never define
Charice knows that others cannot understand the connection between her and her lover.


What's been said between your heart and mine
Charice believes that there is a deep understanding between her and her lover that is communicated without words.


Oooh, mmmm,
Charice is expressing her emotions with sounds rather than words.


The smile on your face babe, oooh, oh, mmm, mmm
Charice again acknowledges that her lover's smile shows their love for her.


Mmm, mmm, ooooh, ohhh
Charice continues to express her emotions.


The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
Charice repeats that her lover's smile shows their desire for her.


There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
Charice reiterates that she can see the sincerity in her lover's eyes.


The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
Charice repeats that she feels secure and supported by her lover's touch.


You say it best when you say nothing at all
Charice repeats the sentiment that her lover's actions and presence speak louder than words.




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